What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Chennai?

Air India, Lufthansa, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Chennai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:55 - 20:10SAN-MAA

34h 45m2 stops

22:00 - 18:58MAA-SAN

33h 28m2 stops

₹ 82,975Etihad Airways

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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

15:10 - 02:30SAN-MAA

45h 50m2 stops

10:00 - 19:21MAA-SAN

46h 51m2 stops

₹ 83,761Etihad Airways

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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

20:35 - 08:10SAN-MAA

46h 05m2 stops

21:40 - 19:21MAA-SAN

35h 11m2 stops

₹ 91,884

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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

11:17 - 00:10SAN-MAA

24h 23m2 stops

01:55 - 22:14MAA-SAN

32h 49m2 stops

₹ 92,670Lufthansa

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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep

11:17 - 00:10SAN-MAA

24h 23m2 stops

01:55 - 22:14MAA-SAN

32h 49m2 stops

₹ 94,155Lufthansa

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Sun, 7 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep

07:00 - 02:50SAN-MAA

31h 20m2 stops

21:50 - 19:25MAA-SAN

34h 05m2 stops

₹ 96,513Qatar Airways

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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

19:47 - 20:10SAN-MAA

35h 53m3 stops

21:45 - 18:42MAA-SAN

33h 27m3 stops

₹ 101,317

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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

07:00 - 02:50SAN-MAA

31h 20m2 stops

21:50 - 19:25MAA-SAN

34h 05m2 stops

₹ 105,422Qatar Airways

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Sun, 7 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

16:40 - 03:30SAN-MAA

22h 20m1 stop

05:35 - 14:03MAA-SAN

44h 58m2 stops

₹ 121,667British Airways

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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

16:40 - 03:30SAN-MAA

22h 20m1 stop

05:35 - 18:00MAA-SAN

24h 55m1 stop

₹ 121,755British Airways

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Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Lufthansa

8 Sept

SAN11:17San Diego

24h 23m

2 stops

MAA00:10Chennai

25 Sept

MAA01:55Chennai

32h 49m

2 stops

SAN22:14San Diego

₹ 92,670

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Lufthansa

7 Sept

SAN11:17San Diego

24h 23m

2 stops

MAA00:10Chennai

25 Sept

MAA01:55Chennai

32h 49m

2 stops

SAN22:14San Diego

₹ 94,155

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Lufthansa

8 Sept

SAN11:17San Diego

24h 23m

2 stops

MAA00:10Chennai

29 Sept

MAA01:55Chennai

31h 24m

2 stops

SAN20:49San Diego

₹ 95,028

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Qatar Airways flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

9 Sept

SAN07:00San Diego

31h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

26 Sept

MAA21:50Chennai

34h 05m

2 stops

SAN19:25San Diego

₹ 96,513

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Qatar Airways

7 Sept

SAN07:00San Diego

31h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

26 Sept

MAA21:50Chennai

34h 05m

2 stops

SAN19:25San Diego

₹ 105,422

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Qatar Airways

8 Sept

SAN10:10San Diego

28h 10m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

26 Sept

MAA21:50Chennai

34h 05m

2 stops

SAN19:25San Diego

₹ 107,518

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/9

20:55-20:10

2 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

22:00-18:58

2 stops33h 28m

₹ 82,975

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 20/11

15:10-02:30

2 stops45h 50m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

10:00-19:21

2 stops46h 51m

₹ 83,761

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 20/11

20:35-08:10

2 stops46h 05m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

21:40-19:21

2 stops35h 11m

₹ 91,884

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 8/9

11:17-00:10

2 stops24h 23m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

01:55-22:14

2 stops32h 49m

₹ 92,670

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 7/9

11:17-00:10

2 stops24h 23m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

01:55-22:14

2 stops32h 49m

₹ 94,155

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 9/9

07:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

21:50-19:25

2 stops34h 05m

₹ 96,513

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/9

19:47-20:10

3 stops35h 53m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

21:45-18:42

3 stops33h 27m

₹ 101,317

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 7/9

07:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

21:50-19:25

2 stops34h 05m

₹ 105,422

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 11/9

16:40-03:30

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

05:35-14:03

2 stops44h 58m

₹ 121,667

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 8/9

16:40-03:30

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

05:35-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

₹ 121,755

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Chennai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around ₹ 102,539.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Diego is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as ₹ 137,847. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Diego to Chennai on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 174,486. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 122,191 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from San Diego for as low as ₹ 109,527 on momondo.

When to book flights from San Diego to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	₹ 47,689
Fastest flight time	22h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Diego in the past 72 hours is ₹ 47,689. The best return flight deal from San Diego to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 82,975.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Chennai takes 22h 20m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Diego Airport - Chennai Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

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How far is San Diego to Chennai by plane?
A flight from San Diego to Chennai will travel around 14585.2 km. 22h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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